Synergistic Red Fuse ...


I installed a SR RED Quantum fuse in my ARC REF-3 preamp a few days ago, replacing an older high end fuse. Uhh ... for a hundred bucks, this little baby is well worth the cost. There was an immediate improvement upon installation, but now that its broken in (yes, no kidding), its quite remarkable. A tightening of the focus, a more solid image, and most important of all for my tastes, a deeper appreciation for the organic sound of the instruments. Damn! ... cellos sound great! Much improved attack on pianos. More humanistic on vocals. Bowed bass goes down forever. Next move? .... I'm doing the entire system with these fuses. One at a time though just to gauge the improvement in each piece of equipment. The REF-75se comes next. I'll report the results as the progression takes place. Stay tuned ...

Any comments from anyone else who has tried these fuses?
128x128oregonpapa
Hello Al,
As with Dave I always appreciate your insightful and well reasoned contributions. Funny thing is that my Coincident Line Stage and each mono block SET use a 3 amp slo blo fuse.  My Line Stage is one of the very early models of the  first year (2009). The current ones use a 1 amp slo blo fuse. I'd describe the mono blocks as having  "noticeable" improvement but in the subtle range . The DAC and Line Stage reveal considerable improvement that's immediately recognizable. 

Al, although you aren't a user of the upgrade fuse products as many on this thread obviously are I greatly appreciate your intelligence and very mature decorum.  You effectively demonstrate that forum  contributors can disagree and express opposing opinion/perspective without gratuitous insults and childish put down summation. No doubt that others recognize your consistent mature manner.
Charles 
Dave & Charles, the nice words are much appreciated.  Thanks!

As you alluded to, Charles, in audio as in most fields of endeavor there are many things about which reasonable people may disagree, but it's always possible (and preferable) to disagree agreeably.

Best regards,
-- Al
  
Anyone use the Synergistic Quantum Power Strip? The black PC from the wall to my Tara Labs Powerscreen has finally broken in, and I’m loving the results. Looking for my next fix of Synergistic goodness, and I’m wondering if the QPS would be an upgrade from the Powerscreen?

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Tommy,

This or even a Powercell 4 would be the better solution all the way around (excepting price) for getting much, much more of the SR sound you say you like throughout your system:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/ac-conditioners-synergistic-research-powercell-6-se-ac-conditioner...

Whichever cord you prefer least could be sold to recover some of the difference...

Best to you,
Dave